Wholesome Oat Muffins

Make a double batch and freeze some for later!

1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp of rolled oats
1 1/4 cups whole grain pastry flour
1 1/2 tsp of baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup brown sugar substitute (splenda makes brown sugar)
1/3 cup Canola oil
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 425
Line or spray 12 muffin cups
In a small bowl combine the buttermilk and 3/4 cup of oats
Let soak for 30 minutes
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt
Stir in walnuts
Sift together brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla until well blended.
Stir in oat mixture
Stir in flour mixture until just combined do not over mix
Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full
Sprinkle the remaining 2 tbsp of oats over the batter
Bake 11 to 15 minutes